ERYSIMUM (Er-is'-i-mum)—Rock Wallflower 
Excellent plants for the sunny border, rockery or wall 
plantings. Showy wallflower-like blossoms in early sum¬ 
mer. 
*putchellum —The “Fairy Wallflower” with sulphur-yellow 
delightfully fragrant flowers. A long-lived perennial. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
ERYTHRONIUM (Er-i-throh'-ni-um) — 
Dogtooth Violet 
Lovely lily-like plants for a moist position. There could 
be no more exquisite complement to the fern bed than 
a group of Erythronium. Shipment in summer and 
fall only. 
*grandiflorum —Waxy petals of buttercup-yellow thrown 
back gaily from conspicuously protruding stamens. 
4 for 25c; doz. 75c 
EUONYMUS (U-on'-i-mus) —Bittersweet 
*kewensis variegatus —A very rare and choice little varie¬ 
gated evergreen trailer forming a compact mass of 
beautiful green and white foliage which tinges with pink 
in autumn. May be trained over large rocks or low 
banks. This is one of the most useful and colorful 
plants we grow. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
EUPHORBIA (Eu-for'-bi-a)—Spurge 
The value of this family lies in the showy colored bracts 
above the leafy-stalks. Hardy and lasting perennials. 
*myrsinites —Trailing evergreen shrublet. Fat little branches 
of sea-foam blue and gay yellow bloom. 35c each 
*polychroma —Immense brilliant yellow bracts surmount 
the 10" stalk clothed in soft grey-green leaves. A much 
admired sort. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
FERNS (Furns)—Hardy Sorts 
Ferns should have a moist partially shaded position and 
del'ght in leaf mold or peaty soil but will do well in any 
garden soil if there is plenty of moisture. 
♦crested —A large growing sort with strong beautiful 
fronds. 35c each 
♦Lady Fern —Tiny 4" fronds in large clumps. One of the 
very best for the rockery as it will grow in full sun with 
very little moisture. 25c each ; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
♦Leather Wand —An evergreen fern growing 15" tall. 
35c each 
♦Polypodium —A dainty little evergreen. 6". 35c each 
FRITILLARIA IMPERIALIS—Crown Imperial 
aurora —Stately stalks crowned by huge drooping bells of 
orange scarlet. The well known Kaiser crown. Very 
early flowering, hardy bulbs of striking beauty. Plant 
summer and fall only. 40c each 
FUNKIA (Funk'-i-a)—Plantain Lily 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome tropical- 
appearing leaves and lily-like flowers. Any moist situa¬ 
tion in sun or shade. Very effective planted in the 
shady border with ferns or waterside plantings, but 
doing well in full sun. 
♦coerulea lanceolata —Broad green leaves and violet blue 
flowers. 2'. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦glauca —A fine Japanese species with large blue-green 
leaves and violet flowers. 50c each 
♦lancifolia —Slender lance-shaped leaves and lilac-blue flow¬ 
ers in September. Very profuse. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦subcordata grandiflora —Large, fragrant, pure white flow¬ 
ers from August to October. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦undulata variegata —Creamy white leaves, marked with 
bright, light green with soft lilac flowers. Grow in shade 
to retain the white foliage. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
GAILLARDIA (Gayl-lar'-di-a)—Blanket Flower 
One of the most desirable flowers for cutting that we 
know of. Richly colored, and blooming continuously, 
Gaillardias ask no favors except to be planted in the 
sun in light soil. They withstand a surprising amount 
of drought but do equally well in a moist position. 
♦grandiflora, Goblin —A new compact dwarf form with 12" 
stems of dazzling two-toned flowers of crimson and gold. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
Burgundy —This popular novelty is a rich deep wine red. 
Highly recommended. 35c each 
Sun God —An outstanding variety having clear yellow 
flowers of good size on strong, stiff stems. 50c each 
GALAX (Gay'-lax)—Wandplant 
♦aphylia— A beautiful ground cover delighting in moist peaty 
loam. The br'ght shiny leaves turn a brilliant bronze in 
the fall. Dainty white flowers in racemes. 5". 50c each 
GALIUM (Gay'-li-um)—Ladies' Bedstraw 
Little plants with very fine, slender stems creating the 
airy effect so hard to maintain in the rockery. 
♦atropurpureum —The light graceful stems are topped with 
continuous succession of dainty purple flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦aureum —Similar to above but a bright golden yellow. 
Excellent for dainty little mixed bouquets. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
GAULTHERIA (Gaul-thec'-ri-a) —Wintcrgrccn 
An excellent ground cover for a shady place in rich leaf 
mold or peaty soil. Give plenty of moisture and do not 
disturb as it resents cultivation. 
♦procumbens —Trailing evergreen, having waxy rich green 
leaves and bright red berries all winter. A good plant 
for a cool spot. 35c each 
GENISTA (Jen-is'-ta)—Broom 
tectorum—A perfectly hardy broom that may be grown 
as a small shrub or in the perennial border. 3' canes of 
dainty yellow flowers blooming continuously all summer 
and fall. One of the few suitable for the colder regions. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
GENTIANA (Jcn-shi-an'-a) —Gentian 
So named after the ancient king, Gentius of Illyria, and 
truly living up to their royal heritage. The intensity of 
their coloring has made them the standard of color de¬ 
scription for blue throughout the world. Prefer a rich, 
moist soil. 
♦acaulis —The famous Gentian of the Alps. Dazzling blue 
trumpets cover the prostrate mats of heavy, deep green 
foliage. 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
♦acaulis augustifolia—A variation with narrow leaves and 
flowers spotted a sprightly green. One of the choicest of 
the whole genus. $1.00 each 
♦acaulis clusi —Another variation of acaulis having slightly 
longer flowers, on longer stems. 50c each; 3for $1.25 
♦andrewsi —^A fascinating plant with tightly closed bottle¬ 
shaped flowers of deep blue on 15" stems. Give a rich 
moist soil in sun or shade. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦septemfida —Clustered heads of rich sapphire-blue. Easy 
culture in full sun or light shade. 50c each 
SPECIAL AMATEUR COLLECTIONS 
10 rock plants (our selection).$1.00 prepaid 
10 border plants (our selection). 1.00 prepaid 
20 tall bearded Irises (unnamed). 1.00 prepaid 
5 Oriental Poppies (named). 1.00 prepaid 
4 Peonies (labeled) for color only).... 1.00 prepaid 
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